Quoggenzocker

And so, in the dark days of Winter, Ealasaid did give in to peer pressure and create her own blog. And lo, it was strange and peculiar, and made little sense. But it was filled with links, sarcasm, and humor. And she looked upon it, and saw that it was good.

Hip, Hop, Hoo!

I must’ve been good in a past life

So a while back I got a traffic ticket. I hadn’t managed to renew my DMV registration, so I got a $10 fix-it. Lame, but there you go.
Due to a series of stupid events and my own slackertude, I didn’t send in the paperwork until slightly after the deadline. Ack, right?
Ack indeed, because a week or so ago I got a letter saying that my bail was now $300, I had a civil judgement entered against me because I “failed to appear” for my ticket, and that I’d better get my sh*t together!
This morning I got up at 5:30am and drove to Redwood City (where the ticket was issued). I was hoping to beat traffic, and did – I got there 40 minutes before the place even opened. I was first in line, yay me.
When I got to the window, the following conversation ensued:

Me: Hi! I sent the paperwork for this ticket in, but I guess I missed the deadline. [slides the form through the slot.]
Lady: [punches docket number in] No, it’s all clear here.
Me: What? But you guys haven’t cashed my little check or anything, and I got this letter…
Lady: Let me go check. [Vanishes for what seems like an eternity]
Me: [tries not to look impatient/nervous]
Lady: [returns] Nope, it’s been logged in and everything.
Me: You mean I don’t owe you anything? Are you sure?
Lady: Yeah, it’s all fine.

I was sooooo relieved! AUGH! I celebrated by getting some Lord of the Rings cards. :-)